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Highlight – SuperDraft Summary
The 2019 SuperDraft concluded on Monday with one more pick from the Quakes. The team selected defender Nathan Aune from Seattle University in the 3rd round and 50th overall. He joins fellow college teammate Sergio Rivas, plus first round pick Siad Haji and second round selection Mamadi Camara as the latest additions to the Quakes.
Latest – This Week
The SuperDraft was held this past Friday and concluded on Monday. We have a summary of all the picks.
The Quakes report and the 3pointsport spin on the event.
JASA Redwood City had a match over the weekend against Cal United FC II from the San Diego area for the UPSL West title.
Latest – Oracle Stadium
Normally a baseball story does not get posted but it is somewhat relevant because soccer has been played there since the park opened in 2000. Per Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle AT&T Park will be renamed Oracle Park, effective immediately.
San Francisco Giants’ home now called Oracle Park after AT&T split (sfgate.com)
There has been a soccer history with the park, with the US National Team playing Japan in 2006, Manchester City against Club America in 2011, the Quakes playing a home game against the Houston Dynamo in 2012, and the most recent being Everton and Juventus playing a friendly in 2013.
News
Latest News
It’s close to the weekend. However, some musings that we needed to share immediately. First and foremost, Quakesfan has their critique on the status of MLS and the increase of international players over the “domestics”, which consists of the American and Canadian players. When the league was started in 1996 the focus was giving American …
Matias Almeyda named Concacaf Coach of the Year
The newest coach of the Quakes has received an honor by Concacaf for his tenure with Chivas of Guadalajara. NEWS: Earthquakes Head Coach Matias Almeyda Named Concacaf Coach of the Year (sjearthquakes.com) Of note, Almeyda will be introduced to the local fanbase this Sunday January 20 at 1pm at Avaya Stadium. The Quakes will …
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Superdraft Summary
The 2019 SuperDraft concluded on Monday with one more pick from the Quakes. The team selected defender Nathan Aune from Seattle University in the 3rd round and 50th overall. He joins fellow college teammate Sergio Rivas, plus first round pick Siad Haji and second round selection Mamadi Camara as the latest additions to the Quakes. …